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U.S. NORBA Type A-3
The U.S. Navy Oxygen Rescue Breathing Apparatus Type A-3 used a facepiece very similar to the U.S. ND Mk IV made of black Hycar rubber. When connected to a rebreather system, it was suitable for use in smoke and other environments lacking sufficient oxygen. This example was made by Mine Safety Appliances in 1966.
Similar masks in my collection: U.S. ND Mk IV, U.S. Army M3 Diaphragm
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Stamp on forehead "USN"
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Manufacturer and date stamps under chin "65/66/67" "MSA" "HYCAR RUBBER"
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Date stamp on hose "65/66/67"
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Date stamp on hose "65/66/67"
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Manufacturer, date, and patent stamps on head harness "66/67/68" "MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO. PITTSBURGH, PA. FRONT STRAPS TO BE PULLED LAST PATENTED NOV.-1-1921
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